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Northern Kenya SMEs get Sh2b credit boost from USAID

The funds target various sectors such as agriculture, livestock, energy, climate, and tourism.

Northern Kenya SMEs get Sh2b credit boost from USAID

Siaya industrial park project to bolster region's economic growth

Siaya industrial park project to bolster region's economic growth

Woman fights it out in court with hospital over surgery gone awry

Woman fights it out in court with hospital over surgery gone awry

How Ruto's Maasai regalia showed unity, strength

How Ruto's Maasai regalia showed unity, strength

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

The President's visit will also provide an opportunity for private and public partnerships to promote cultural entrepreneurship.

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Kakuzi Chairman Nick Ng’ang’a described the new identity as a growth driver for the firm that currently holds Sh7.1 billion in net current assets.

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

It was mid-morning on August 7, 1998, when the first massive blast hit the US embassy in downtown Nairobi killing a total of 224 people and injuring around 5,000.

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Ministry of Interior's Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has challenged the media to step up the level of objectivity and balance in their reports.

By 2 months ago

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Jeffrey Oduro was appointed Chief Executive Officer of CFK Africa, an international nonprofit with offices in Kenya and the U.S.

By 2 months ago

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

Most of the gold is sold to China and the Middle East owing to graft and weak capacity at border points and airports. Political elites and influential business people involved in the illicit trade.

By 2 months ago

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

The televangelist was set free today after Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki in his judgment said that none of the five children were found in Deya’s custody.

By 2 months ago

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

TransCentury tells shareholders East African Cables has repaid over Sh600 million and is in ‘active engagement’ with Equity Bank to restructure the loan.

By 2 months ago

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

A Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku seeks to give the police the leeway to issue “conditions” to planners of demonstrations, which if unmet could see their assemblies prohibited.

By 3 months ago

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

Investment giant accuses bank of predatory tactics over Sh4.8 billion loan. But bank claims Trans Century is divesting funds using a different account.

By 3 months ago

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

Kabianga University new VC officially takes charge

Prof. Omwenga will serve in an acting capacity for the next six months.

By 3 months ago

Kabianga University new VC officially takes charge

Sudan rejects Kenya's leadership of regional body on Sudan crisis

Sudan rejects Kenya's chairmanship of the IGAD Committee tasked to resolve the conflict and claims Kenya is aiding the Rapid Support Force.

By 3 months ago

Sudan rejects Kenya's leadership of regional body on Sudan crisis

Governor Susan Kihika back after month-long absence

This was Kihika’s first public appearance in Nakuru after a one-month absence that led to speculation about her whereabouts and health.

By 4 months ago

Governor Susan Kihika back after month-long absence

Where is Susan Kihika? Nakuru governor missing in action

Andrew Kiptoo, a resident, faulted the county administration over its silence on the well-being of the county chief.

By 4 months ago

Where is Susan Kihika? Nakuru governor missing in action

Owalo says ministry of ICT did not interfere with MCK Board members' appointments

Appearing before Parliamentary Committee on Information and Innovation, ICT CS Eliud Owalo refuted claims that his Ministry interfered with the process of appointing MCK Board members.

By 5 months ago

Owalo says ministry of ICT did not interfere with MCK Board members' appointments

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

The President's visit will also provide an opportunity for private and public partnerships to promote cultural entrepreneurship.

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Kakuzi Chairman Nick Ng’ang’a described the new identity as a growth driver for the firm that currently holds Sh7.1 billion in net current assets.

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

It was mid-morning on August 7, 1998, when the first massive blast hit the US embassy in downtown Nairobi killing a total of 224 people and injuring around 5,000.

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Ministry of Interior's Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has challenged the media to step up the level of objectivity and balance in their reports.

By 2 months ago

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Jeffrey Oduro was appointed Chief Executive Officer of CFK Africa, an international nonprofit with offices in Kenya and the U.S.

By 2 months ago

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

Most of the gold is sold to China and the Middle East owing to graft and weak capacity at border points and airports. Political elites and influential business people involved in the illicit trade.

By 2 months ago

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

The televangelist was set free today after Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki in his judgment said that none of the five children were found in Deya’s custody.

By 2 months ago

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

TransCentury tells shareholders East African Cables has repaid over Sh600 million and is in ‘active engagement’ with Equity Bank to restructure the loan.

By 2 months ago

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

A Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku seeks to give the police the leeway to issue “conditions” to planners of demonstrations, which if unmet could see their assemblies prohibited.

By 3 months ago

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

Investment giant accuses bank of predatory tactics over Sh4.8 billion loan. But bank claims Trans Century is divesting funds using a different account.

By 3 months ago

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

Kabianga University new VC officially takes charge

Prof. Omwenga will serve in an acting capacity for the next six months.

By 3 months ago

Kabianga University new VC officially takes charge

Sudan rejects Kenya's leadership of regional body on Sudan crisis

Sudan rejects Kenya's chairmanship of the IGAD Committee tasked to resolve the conflict and claims Kenya is aiding the Rapid Support Force.

By 3 months ago

Sudan rejects Kenya's leadership of regional body on Sudan crisis

Governor Susan Kihika back after month-long absence

This was Kihika’s first public appearance in Nakuru after a one-month absence that led to speculation about her whereabouts and health.

By 4 months ago

Governor Susan Kihika back after month-long absence

Where is Susan Kihika? Nakuru governor missing in action

Andrew Kiptoo, a resident, faulted the county administration over its silence on the well-being of the county chief.

By 4 months ago

Where is Susan Kihika? Nakuru governor missing in action

Owalo says ministry of ICT did not interfere with MCK Board members' appointments

Appearing before Parliamentary Committee on Information and Innovation, ICT CS Eliud Owalo refuted claims that his Ministry interfered with the process of appointing MCK Board members.

By 5 months ago

Owalo says ministry of ICT did not interfere with MCK Board members' appointments

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

The President's visit will also provide an opportunity for private and public partnerships to promote cultural entrepreneurship.

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Kakuzi Chairman Nick Ng’ang’a described the new identity as a growth driver for the firm that currently holds Sh7.1 billion in net current assets.

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

It was mid-morning on August 7, 1998, when the first massive blast hit the US embassy in downtown Nairobi killing a total of 224 people and injuring around 5,000.

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Ministry of Interior's Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has challenged the media to step up the level of objectivity and balance in their reports.

By 2 months ago

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Jeffrey Oduro was appointed Chief Executive Officer of CFK Africa, an international nonprofit with offices in Kenya and the U.S.

By 2 months ago

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

Most of the gold is sold to China and the Middle East owing to graft and weak capacity at border points and airports. Political elites and influential business people involved in the illicit trade.

By 2 months ago

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

The televangelist was set free today after Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki in his judgment said that none of the five children were found in Deya’s custody.

By 2 months ago

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

TransCentury tells shareholders East African Cables has repaid over Sh600 million and is in ‘active engagement’ with Equity Bank to restructure the loan.

By 2 months ago

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

A Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku seeks to give the police the leeway to issue “conditions” to planners of demonstrations, which if unmet could see their assemblies prohibited.

By 3 months ago

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

Investment giant accuses bank of predatory tactics over Sh4.8 billion loan. But bank claims Trans Century is divesting funds using a different account.

By 3 months ago

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

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